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In 1987 Bon Jovi released the song Wanted: Dead or Alive as their third single from the Slippery When Wet album. The title of this song pays homage to Jon’s admiration of Old West heroes. Whether this was a poster or a sheriff seeking to purge his town of criminals, this phrase became synonymous with a quest for justice.

When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers, Proverbs 21:15.

While classic movies pay tribute to the age of Cowboys and Indians, one aspect of life has not changed. Evil continues to exist today in various shapes and forms. Demons masquerade as angels of light using the gullible, weak and unknowing as accomplices of the Devil. Jesus even had to rebuke one of his own disciples, Peter, proclaiming, “get behind me Satan.”

But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream, Amos 5:24.

If you want to follow in the footsteps of western sheriffs, Jesus offers some interesting advice. According to the Gospel of Matthew in chapter 16, if you want to find life you must be willing to lose it. Meanwhile, if you attempt to save your life, you will lose it. Today, God is searching for new deputies. However, before you enlist you must consider the cost: do you want death or hope to come alive?